Why Choose a River Cruise?

Europe Travel
Written By Laura Legg

Last week, I had the honor of chatting with Gary Murphy, Co-Owner of luxury river cruise brand AmaWaterways and we had the BEST conversation about the future of travel to Europe in 2021 and beyond. In fact, the conversation was so amazing that I had to spread the love and set up a time where you, my fabulous clients, could hear directly from Gary and get all your river cruise questions answered!

Here’s just a hint at what will be discussed during the live show:

An Unparalleled River Cruise Experience

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Experience storybook castles and cultural enlightenment with award-winning AmaWaterways. Guests are treated to a variety of enriching excursions, with options ranging from relaxed to active. Combined with exquisite locally sourced cuisine, fine wines, and unparalleled service, AmaWaterways offers an unparalleled river cruise experience.


Regardless of where you sail, you’ll be warmly welcomed aboard comfortable, elegantly appointed ships by a friendly crew who always go above and beyond to ensure that every mile you travel becomes your most cherished memory. And, with a variety of small-group guided shore excursions available in every port of call, as well as nightly entertainment, freshly prepared regional cuisine, and hand-selected fine wines with every lunch and dinner onboard all included, award-winning AmaWaterways offers an unparalleled river cruise experience.

Extraordinary Service

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With a high staff to guest ratio, you’ll be well taken care of by their professionally trained, all English-speaking crew. AmaWaterways hires the very best team of professionals in the industry and continuously trains them to ensure they always exceed expectations. That means getting to know you, so they can anticipate your individual preferences and offer you those extra special touches to make you feel at home.

Highest Rated Ships in Europe

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Berlitz rated 325 European and US river cruise ships using a grading system based on 500 points in five areas: hardware/facilities, accommodations, cuisine, service/hospitality, and other onboard features. AmaWaterways earned six of the top ten spots, including the top three rated ships in Europe— AmaKristina, AmaViola, and AmaStella—in the third edition of Berlitz: River Cruising in Europe & USA travel guide. Throughout all editions, AmaWaterways has consistently earned the number one rated ship.

I can’t wait for my “virtual” event with my friends at AmaWaterways on April 22nd at 5 PM ET. I hope you’re planning to come! As a reminder, this is private YouTube Livestream. You can join the fun from your mobile device or smart tv on YouTube—all from the comfort of your home.

If you haven’t signed up yet, you still can. Click below to sign up, or email me at Laura@castawaydestinations.com!

 

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Laura Legg

Hello, I’m Laura, the proud owner of Castaway Destinations, a boutique, full-service travel agency. As a busy mom of three, I understand the challenges of planning the perfect vacation. My dedicated team and I specialize in creating bespoke luxury trips across Europe and the Caribbean.

We leverage our extensive travel experience and destination knowledge to provide exceptional, personalized service tailored to your unique needs. Together, we make travel seamless and stress-free. Let’s turn your dream trip into a reality!

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